The Post Revisionist View Flashcards
(6 cards)
0
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“Highlights the importance of…”
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“…CIA activity, from the Bay of Pigs to Operation Mongoose.”
1
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“The Post Revisionist View attempts to…”
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“…construct a holistic view of the Cold War.”
2
Q
“Improves JFK’s reputation as a…”
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“…‘dove’ and emphasises later Ud (secret) agreement to remove missiles from Turkey.”
3
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Who is considered a “founder” of the Post Revisionist View?
A
John Lewis Gaddis.
4
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What is the name of Gaddis’ book?
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“We Now Know: Rethinking Cold War History.”
5
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Name a quote that supports Gaddis’ argument?
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“Two superpowers dominated the post- 1945 world; each often acted in response to what the other had done.”
